- World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia AP News
- U.S. official: Somalia’s Omar Artan had suspected terror ties ESPN
- Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry The New York Times
- World Cup players and officials are being detained or barred entry into U.S. The Washington Post
- World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US BBC